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Bangkok to Koh Phangan - Help

Hi I am planning on going to Koh Phangan a few days before the Full Moon party on March 8. Departing BKK on March 3rd...I've been trying to figure out my options for this, and keeping within my budget as well.

1) Train from Bangkok - Suratthani (looks like there is a bus/ferry to Koh Phangan after you reach Suratthani, purchasing a combo Train+bus+ferry ticket)
-from my research, looks like this should cost roughly 1600 baht / 52 USD?

2) Fly from BKK - Suratthani with AirAsia or another budget airline
From Suratthani to Koh Phangan - how do I get to the island once I reach the airport? Do I simply need to buy a bus/ferry ticket at the airport?

The train+boat to koh phangnan will cost 1500-1600 baht but you will need to book well in advance as trains will be full for the FM party. The combo tickets usually work very well.

The quickest but most expensive way is to fly to Koh Samui. If flying to Surat Thani you can by a bus/boat combo ticket from the information desk in the airport. If you have the time the train is a fun way to travel and you save the cost of one nights accommodation.